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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

Should you buy Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 on Black Friday 2021?

Bose products don't go on sale often, but when they do, it's on Black Friday, making it a great time to score a discount on these noise-canceling headphones.
Samsung The Terrace Soundbar.

Should you buy a soundbar on Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is a great time for deals on all kinds of products, but it's especially good for soundbars -- the easiest way to get better TV sound.
Apple AirPods Pro.

Should you buy AirPods Pro on Black Friday 2021?

AirPods Pro are very popular true wireless earbuds for Apple users and Black Friday will be a great time to shop for deals. Here's what you need to know.
Technics EAH-AZ60.

Technics EAH-AZ60 review: Shockingly good sound and silence

Technics' flagship earbuds offer superb sound quality and noise cancellation, plus tons of high-value features, at a lower price than many other premium buds.
Man wearing Urbanista Los Angeles.

Urbanista Los Angeles hands-on review: Don’t let the sun go down on you

Can you really go without ever charging if you buy these solar-powered headphones? Yes and no. We explain the Los Angeles' solar gain and drain.
Monoprice Monolith AMT headphones.

Monoprice’s Monolith headphones based on exotic AMT tech cost just $1,000

Normally known for bringing well-established tech to buyers at rock-bottom prices, Monoprice is attempting to make ultra-high-end audio more affordable.
AirPods 3 on an athlete.

Apple AirPods 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

The Galaxy Buds 2 and the Apple AirPods 3 are two great wireless audio options, but which is better? Here are our thoughts on both 'buds, and which we prefer.
Sony HT-A5000.

Sony HT-A5000 review: The Dolby Atmos soundbar for hi-res audio fans

Sony's HT-A5000 goes up against formidable competitors from Sonos, Bose, and LG and proves that a single speaker can produce awesome immersive sound.
Shure Aonic Free in charging case.

Shure’s first true wireless earbuds focus on music and call quality

Shure's $199 Aonic Free are its first true wireless earbuds. They're light on features but Shure says their sound and call quality will be top-notch.
Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro review: The best Beats (or Apple) buds so far

With almost every feature of the AirPods Pro, but with a more secure fit and a lower price, the Beats Fit Pro are a killer set of noise-canceling buds.
The Apple AirPods Max on a surface, viewed from the side.

Should you buy AirPods Max on Black Friday?

Black Friday is the right time to head in search of discounts on Apple's fabulous (but very pricey) AirPods Max noise-canceling wireless headphones.
Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro offer secure fit, ANC, and head-tracking spatial audio for $200

The newest Beats true wireless earbuds adopt a slew of Apple technologies like head-tracking spatial audio, skin sensors, and adaptive EQ.
TV showing filmmaker mode logo.

LG TVs can automatically kill the soap opera effect for Prime Video content

LG is adding an update to its 2020 and 2021 TVs that can automatically disable motion smoothing to avoid the soap opera effect.
Apple AirPods 3.

Apple AirPods 3 review: The best of both worlds

Apple's latest true wireless earbuds improve on the original AirPods in all the areas that matter, like sound quality and battery life.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series with the Fire TV platform on the screen.

Amazon-built Fire TV Omni and 4-Series 4K TVs now available, starting at $370

Amazon's own smart TVs -- the Fire TV Omni and Fire TV 4-Series -- are now available with prices starting as low as $370 for a 43-inch model.
Sony WF-C500 true wireless earbuds.

Sony WF-C500 earbuds review: Small buds, big sound

Sony's most affordable set of true wireless earbuds come with plenty of compromises except where it really matters: Comfortable fit and great sound.
Palm Buds Pro.

Palm takes a shot at the AirPods Pro with $129 Palm Buds Pro

Palm, the company that received scathing reviews for its 2018 Palm Phone, is back with the $129 Palm Buds Pro, a set of true wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
Marshall Minor III and Motif ANC true wireless earbuds.

Marshall’s AirPods alternatives: Slick style comes with some compromises

Marshall's new earbuds have a rock 'n' roll style that can't be denied. But are guitar amp-inspired looks enough to win over AirPods fans? We check 'em out.
Denon AVR-S660H 8K A/V receiver.

Denon announces a trio of new 8K A/V receivers starting at $449

Denon has updated some of its most popular A/V receivers to support 8K resolution whether you need it now or in the future.
Leaked image of Beats Fit Pro.

Kim Kardashian spotted wearing unannounced Beats Fit Pro

Reality star Kim Kardashian has been out in public wearing what appears to be the unannounced Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds.
smartphone showing amazon music Billie Eilish takeover station

Amazon Music expands spatial audio to more devices

Amazon Music is following Apple Music's lead by rolling out spatial audio support to more devices, including iOS and Android phones.
Woman wearing the new Airpods Gen 3 featuring adaptive eq.

Apple’s new $179 AirPods: Head-tracking spatial audio and longer battery life

At its October MacBook Pro Unleashed event, Apple revealed its latest AirPods true wireless earbuds with better battery life and sound quality.
Apple AirPods Pro.

Apple extends AirPods Pro service program by another year

If you bought Apple's AirPods Pro prior to October 2020, you now have an extra year of protection for sound issues like crackling or poor bass.
Sonos x Floyd One Stand next to a desk.

These limited-edition Sonos speaker stands cost more than the actual speakers

Sonos has partnered with American designer Floyd to create some limited edition, and very pricey, speaker stands for the Sonos One and Sonos Five.
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker in blue.

Bose SoundLink Flex is a waterproof speaker that knows what’s up

Bose's latest SoundLink speaker is the $149 SoundLink Flex, a small, rugged waterproof speaker that can adjust its sound based on its orientation.
Bowers and Wilkins new Zeppelin wireless smart speaker.

B&W’s Zeppelin gets rebooted as a $799 hi-res smart speaker

B&W has brought back its iconic Zeppelin wireless speaker, but this time, it's more expensive, more powerful, and more capable.
The AirPods Pro placed on top of a red iPhone.

AirPods 3 could finally debut at Apple’s Unleashed event on October 18

Despite being a no-show at Apple's iPhone 13 launch event, experts still believe we'll see the AirPods 3 before the end of the year.
V-Moda Hexamove Lite true wireless earbuds.

V-Moda’s first true wireless earbuds come with tons of fit options

V-Moda's first true wireless earbuds -- the Hexamove -- go big on fit options instead of tech features, including earhooks, lanyards, and swappable shields.
Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp (Gen 2).

Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp Gen 2 hands-on review: More light, more sound

Ikea's mushroom-shaped table lamp/wireless speaker gets a much-needed makeover while keeping Sonos' ease of use and room-filling sound.
AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

Your iPhone can now guide you to your lost AirPods Pro

With a recent update to the firmware of Apple's AirPods Pro and Max headphones, your iPhone can now locate them with precision.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds go after Sony’s wireless hi-res crown

Soundcore's latest flagship true wireless earbuds, the $170 Liberty 3 Pro, come with a big set of upgrades, including ANC and hi-res audio.
Grell Audio TWS/1 noise-canceling true wireless earbuds.

Grell Audio promises audiophile-grade wireless earbuds for $200

Sennheiser's long-time chief headphone designer is out on his own and his first product is a set of $200 earbuds that are meant to satisfy picky listeners.
Man wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 review: More (and less) of a very good thing

Bose has updated its QuietComfort headphones with a bigger battery and Bluetooth 5.1, but are the QC 45's higher price and fewer features a deal-breaker?
A couple discuss televisions while shopping at Best Buy in the CambridgeSide Galleria in Cambridge, MA on August 11, 2018. Massachusetts shoppers are taking advantage of the tax-free weekend after two years without.

Why your next TV could very well cost a lot more

If you've been waiting to buy a TV, you've probably noticed an alarming increase in prices this year. What's behind the surge, and when will it end?